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Priest relocated over threats from drug lords in Argentina
A diocese in Argentina has decided to transfer a priest after a series of threats he's received for protesting the... Read more
What will the US do next for ISIS genocide survivors?
One year after the U.S. declared that ISIS was committing genocide in Iraq and Syria, advocates for religious and ethnic... Read more
Federal judges in Hawaii, Maryland block Trump's new travel ban
Federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland have blocked President Donald Trump’s temporary refugee and travel ban from going into effect. Read more
South Sudan bishop says nation's prayers must provoke change
Amid war, displacement and hunger, South Sudan's day of prayer must lead to true repentance, a leading Catholic bishop has... Read more
Health care for all isn't optional, Vatican tells UN
Health care access is a human right, not just a matter of philanthropy, the Holy See told the United Nations... Read more
Charity group appeals to fund milk for Syrian children
The Spain-based branch of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent appeal for... Read more
Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war
With the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning... Read more
Rapid City native appointed as next bishop of Cheyenne
On Thursday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Fr. Steven Biegler, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota,... Read more
What can evangelize the world? A good Catholic school.
The Catholic school can be a missionary force to bring Christ to the world, the Bishop of Phoenix has said... Read more
Cardinal to Harvard students: You need to be courageous
This week Cardinal George Pell sat down with some 20 students from Harvard visiting Rome, with the goal of challenging... Read more
Nigeria's bishops call on government to defend human rights
At a recent meeting, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria gave a bleak summary of the state of their country, lamenting... Read more
Among horror stories from Syria, a woman's unborn baby was cut in half
As the Syrian Civil War begins its seventh year, Syrian doctors told members of Congress of the “unspeakable horrors” they... Read more
Pope Francis: It's a grave sin to lay people off carelessly
Business is obliged to protect peoples' dignity – and those who lay off employees solely for economic gain commit a... Read more
What Pope Francis did when guards tried to stop these Chinese pilgrims
Pope Francis greeted and blessed a group of pilgrims from China who broke protocol and approached him during the Wednesday... Read more
Ecuadorians struck by earthquake plead: 'Don't forget us'
Almost one year has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Ecuador on April 16, 2016: more than 660 died and... Read more
How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God
On Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is... Read more
US exorcists: Demonic activity is on the rise
There is an alarming increase in demonic activity being reported by those who work in exorcism ministry, said the exorcist... Read more
EU ruling against workplace hijab draws religious freedom criticism
Responding to the case of a receptionist fired for wearing a hijab to work, the Court of Justice of the... Read more
New Mexico bishops admonish pro-choice Catholic legislators
New Mexico Bishops released a statement last week discouraging public advocacy from Catholic legislators for abortions and assisted suicide on... Read more
Porn leaves men dissatisfied with real relationships, study finds
A recent analysis of 50 studies found that pornography was negatively associated with sexual and relational satisfaction among men. Read more
